Notice of Development of Rulemaking

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68D-23.101: Intent
68D-23.102: Scope
68D-23.103: Definitions
68D-23.104: Placement of Markers
68D-23.105: Criteria for Approval of Regulatory Markers
68D-23.106: Permit Conditions
68D-23.107: Federal System Adopted
68D-23.108: Specifications for Markers
68D-23.109: Additional Specifications for Information and Regulatory Markers
68D-23.110: Inspections and Certification
68D-23.111: Enforcement
68D-23.112: Exemptions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purposes for the changes to rules within this chapter are to: (1) correct and update statutory cross-references that have been changed since the current rule was amended in 2006; (2) improve clarity and consistency of language and definitions; (3) remove or revise obsolete provisions (4) update cross-references; and (5) remove the criteria that pertain to whether a municipal or county ordinance is needed to protect public safety. These criteria have, in part, been adopted in statute. Other criteria will be established in Chapter 68D-21, F.A.C., in a separate rulemaking action. The anticipated effects include consistency with recently amended statutes and improvements in clarity.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The permitting, construction, placement, inspection, and maintenance of uniform waterway markers in Florida waters.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 327.04, 327.40, 327.41 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 327.40, 327.41, 327.46, 327.70, 327.71, 379.2431 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Captain Alan S. Richard, Assistant General Counsel, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.